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Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

This photo provided by Bernardo Arriaza shows the Camarones coast on Nov. 2, 2018, in Northern Chile, where scientists found evidence of ancient smallpox infections. (Bernardo Arriaza via AP) 2026-07-30T18:16:41Z NEW YORK (AP) — Ancient mummy DNA recovered in Chile has yielded th.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from AP says: This photo provided by Bernardo Arriaza shows the Camarones coast on Nov. 2, 2018, in Northern Chile, where scientists found evidence of ancient smallpox infections. (Bernardo Arriaza via AP) 2026-07-30T18:16:41Z NEW YORK (AP) — Ancient mummy DNA recovered in Chile has yielded th.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Jul 30, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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